Why is it easier to obey God than to trust Him? Because obeying God makes sense to us. In most cases, His laws appear reasonable and wise, and even when we don't want to obey them, we usually concede that they are good for us. But the circumstances we find ourselves in often defy explanation. Before long, we begin to doubt God's concern for us or His control over our lives. We ask, "Why is God allowing this?" or "What have I done wrong?" During such a time of adversity, Jerry Bridges began a thorough Bible study on the topic of God's sovereignty. What he learned changed his life, and in Trusting God he shares the fruit of that study. As you explore the scope of God's power over nations, nature, and even the details of your life, you'll find yourself trusting Him more completely--even when life hurts. This new edition replaces both Trusting God (paperback ISBN 9781600063053) and the study guide (paperback ISBN 9781600063060) by combining both resources into one volume
Yet Will I Trust Him will challenge you to look at God's providence and human suffering from a new perspective. If you have struggled with suffering and personal pain versus God's goodness, this book will be a blessing to you.
But this book does not merely answer readers' questions. Four Views on Divine Providence helps readers think theologically about all the issues involved in exploring this doctrine.
Unfortunately, in recent decades this work has been largely forgotten. Translator Keith Goad has modernized the English while preserving a Latinized translation style as far as possible.
Examines the history of America from a Christian perspective.
The Sovereignty of God in Providence
Peter Cotterell argues against the belief that suffering is willed by God or caused by God.
The Eternal Law [microform]
The Scarlet Thread: Tracing God's Incredible Plan
Our God is a God of abundance. He is not poor, not stingy, not limited. Yet we often feel as if God's blessings have passed us over, and we find ourselves struggling to have enough.
In his study Peter Frick starts with the examination of the theocentric structure of Philo's thought as outlined in the important passage De Opificio Mundi 171-2 where Philo correlates the idea of providence with his concept of God and the ...